PYRUVIC ACID BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: PYRAB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026794
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-8 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026794
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-8 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: Exactly 1.0 mL Whole Blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Special Collection Tube
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Fasting (at least 4 hours)
Supplies: Perchloric Acid-Pyruvate Tube (T012)
Container/Tube: Special collection tube containing 2.5 mL of 6% perchloric acid
Specimen Volume: Exactly 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Special collection tube must be prechilled prior to collection.
2. Draw enough blood directly into syringe to add exactly 1 mL of blood to the prechilled special collection tube.
3. Taking care to not spill any of the preservative, cautiously remove the cap from the tube.
4. Immediately transfer blood, once drawn, to the prechilled, special collection tube, recap, and shake vigorously to mix.
Additional Information:
1. Check expiration date before using. Supplied collection tube expires 14 months after preparation.
2. If perchloric acid (preservative) spills, obtain a new, prechilled tube.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Special Collection Tube
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: Fasting (at least 4 hours)
Supplies: Perchloric Acid-Pyruvate Tube (T012)
Container/Tube: Special collection tube containing 2.5 mL of 6% perchloric acid
Specimen Volume: Exactly 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Special collection tube must be prechilled prior to collection.
2. Draw enough blood directly into syringe to add exactly 1 mL of blood to the prechilled special collection tube.
3. Taking care to not spill any of the preservative, cautiously remove the cap from the tube.
4. Immediately transfer blood, once drawn, to the prechilled, special collection tube, recap, and shake vigorously to mix.
Additional Information:
1. Check expiration date before using. Supplied collection tube expires 14 months after preparation.
2. If perchloric acid (preservative) spills, obtain a new, prechilled tube.
Methods
Spectrophotometry
Clinical Utilities
Screening for possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, when used in conjunction with blood lactate collected at the same time, to determine the lactate-to-pyruvate ratio
CPT Codes
84210
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
